estrogen replacement

In Brief: Hormone Replacement Has No Impact on Mortality in Women

While there have been concerns regarding the risks associated with prolonged use of hormone replacement, an increasing number of studies suggest that the risk may be relatively low in certain populations and that hormone replacement [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-11-04T08:23:08-04:00September 20th, 2017|Hormonal Therapy, Menopausal Symptoms|0 Comments

Proving the Estrogen Withdrawal Hypothesis of Perimenopausal Depression

Because women appear to be at increased risk for new onset and recurrent depression as they transition into the menopause, it has been hypothesized that declining ovarian function -- or estrogen "withdrawal" -- may trigger [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-19T13:02:59-04:00August 18th, 2015|Menopausal Symptoms|1 Comment